Australian adults lose three million hours of paid work every year because of dental issues. Up to 90% of tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented with the appropriate care, including cleanings. Even though many know the dangers of poor dental health, they put...
Finding a dentist in Sydney can be difficult sometimes. You want to stay within your insurance provider, find one that’s close to home and meets all of you and your family’s needs. Easier said than done, right? To help ease the pain of your search,...
Whether you regularly whiten your teeth or are considering having the procedure done for the first time, you might be wondering exactly how the whitening process works. Quay Dental has put together a quick guide based on the most common questions that our patients ask...
Unfortunately, there are plenty of myths surrounding proper tooth care. You might even be hurting your own teeth because of this false information. In an effort to provide our patients with the truth about tooth brushing, Quay Dental in Sydney's CBD has put together this...
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, or even worse, a cracked tooth? You may suffer from bruxism, a condition that causes you to subconsciously grind, gnash or clench your teeth. This can happen during the day but it is much more common...
It’s no secret that men are less likely than women to seek preventative medical care, and unfortunately this holds true for dental care as well. According to one study published in the Journal of Periodontology in 2011, men were nearly half as likely as women...
Pregnancy is such an exciting time, and with all the preparations you are busy making for the arrival of your bundle of joy, it can be easy to overlook the importance of continuing oral health care. Oral health can affect not only you but your...
Few things are more important to your confidence and willingness to smile than healthy, beautiful teeth. Throughout life, your teeth go through a lot of wear and tear and sometimes you end up with a tooth that doesn’t look as perfect as it did when...
Along with the popularity of carbonated beverages and fruit juice comes tooth damage. Acid and carbonation in these drinks can quickly eat away at tooth enamel, causing erosion, discoloration, and sensitivity. Tooth erosion happens when the enamel – the outer layer of the teeth –...
The benefits of taking care of your mouth are not limited to pearly whites and fresh breath. Oral health is important to general health, and for some surprisingly obvious reasons. The mouth is one of the few places on the body where pathogens and bacteria come...
